Francisco “Pancho” R. Perez, 85 passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 surrounded by his loving nieces. Pancho was the epitome of goodness. His gentle quiet demeanor will be forever missed. He is preceded in death by sister Juana P. Franco (brother-in-law Jose Franco), mother; Antonia R. Perez father; Guadalupe Perez brother; Juan Perez and sister; Maria de Jesus Perez. Pancho is survived by nieces; Emma F. Castro, Marta Franco, Josefina Franco-Alvarado (Ruben), nephew; Jose F. Franco (Licha), daughters; Dora Alicia Perez, Elena Perez, grandchildren, numerous grandnephews and grandnieces. Heartfelt thanks to Juanita Calderon and the Del Sol Hospital Staff. Visitation will be held from 5-9pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Vigil at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 1pm on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Pius X. Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Hillcrest Funeral Home 1060 N. Carolina 598-3332.